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During 2024 we worked hard at Post Op, to change behaviours in surgical care. We challenged the perception that the ‘patient experience’ is not as important as service related metrics like, reducing length of stay and reducing waiting times. We realised that if patients experience great care and have easy access to this care, they do not feel the need to rush back to hospitals. It is counter-intuitive, I know… but patients do not like rushing back to hospitals for no reason! They rush back only when they find access to their GPs and their clinical teams are curtailed. Most patients understand hospitals are busy and are ever so apologetic for attending, even if they have a genuine need to be in hospital. Clinicians know that clinical care can often be compromised in the chase to meet ‘targets’. Therefore, we should let them decide what targets are clinically relevant, and let them be budget holders for procurement of digital tools they need to provide care for their patients. In 2025, I hope we can all work together to rebuild trust in our health service.

📢 Exclusive Webinar: Reduce Extubation Failures and ICU Costs with AI We are excited to invite you to an exclusive webinar where we'll explore how the Extubation Advisor is helping The Ottawa Hospital reduce costly extubation failures and improve patient outcomes. Why Attend? Uncover Hidden Challenges: Extubation failures, often untracked, occur in about 15% of cases and can lead to severe clinical deterioration and even death.  Learn from Real Results: Each failed extubation at The Ottawa Hospital led to an additional 8.98 days in the ICU, costing over $43,000 CAD per incident.  Discover Innovative Solutions: See how the Extubation Advisor uses real-time patient data and AI analysis to enhance extubation decision-making. Webinar Details: Date: November 14th Time: 12-1 PM ET Registration: https://lnkd.in/g4FQfRpC Join us to learn how you can improve patient care and save on ICU costs! #Webinar #AIinHealthcare #ExtubationAdvisor #CriticalCare

Collaboration of patient care and treatment has never been more efficient than it is today with DHRpro. We present the entire patient history, across all providers and locations in one intuitive, consolidated display. This allows you to 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆. What's more, we 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝘂𝗽 so you can get them into your clinic for compliant, medically-necessary care. DHRpro user, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗙.𝗗. 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻, a cornea and glaucoma specialist from MECA Eye and Laser Center in Memphis remarked: 𝘋𝘏𝘙𝘱𝘳𝘰 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘈𝘭𝘴𝘰, 𝘸𝘦 𝘳𝘶𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸-𝘶𝘱 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵. Interested in hearing more? Join us at 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 #𝟮𝟲𝟬𝟱 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗔𝗢 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 in Chicago, October 19 – 21. See firsthand how DHRpro presents critical patient details instantaneously for more efficient, top-notch care. #ophthalmology #aao2024 #sharedcare #patientcare

At Boston Scientific, we work to make sure that our devices can help the most people possible – including advocating for new codes for certain endoscopic defect closure procedures. We are proud to share that Medicare has approved a new HCPCS code (C9901) for defect closure procedures* within the GI tract, which may incorporate devices from Boston Scientific's defect closure portfolio – including the MANTIS™ Clip, OverStitch™ NXT, and X-Tack™. We will continue our advocacy work, as appropriate reimbursement helps to improve patient access and remove barriers for physicians to select devices which are most clinically appropriate for the procedure and for the patient. To learn more, contact your Boston Scientific representative: https://bit.ly/3CYGpMY *As of July 1, 2024. #Endoscopy

Frank & Lizzie interview Dr. Shaun Carpenter MD, FAPWCA, CWSP , CEO of MedCentris, LIVE, from the SAWC Fall in Las Vegas. Dr. Carpenter shares with the audience his most recent publication titled, “Evaluating the number of cellular and/or tissue-based product applications required to treat diabetic foot ulcers and venous leg ulcers in non-hospital outpatient department settings.” in Wounds August 2024. This research examines how the number of CTP applications in various care settings influenced wound closure and reduction in wound area. This study provides valuable insights into optimizing treatment strategies for chronic wounds, such as DFUs and VLUs, which are challenging to heal. The data emphasizes the critical role of CTPs in improving outcomes as part of a clinical decision tree for “non-healers” without being wasteful. The work is essential in guiding clinical practices and future research in wound management. Be sure to stay tuned for more research from Dr. Carpenter and his MedCentris team. Be sure to like and subscribe to The Frank and Lizzie Show for the latest updates and newest episodes. Frank Aviles, PT,CWS,FACCWS,CLT-LANA,ALM,AWCC Elizabeth Faust #publication #ctp #education #realworlddata #medcentris #franklizzieshow https://lnkd.in/eBKUy8KB

How SmartHeart® Transformed Patient Care for Dr. Mutch in Williamsburg, VA Dr. Jake Mutch, a dedicated #DPC physician and co-founder of Defiant Direct Primary Care, shared an incredible story about a patient who exhibited nonspecific symptoms during a routine visit. Thanks to #SmartHeart, he was able to perform an hashtag #ECG on the spot and identify what looked like Wellens’ syndrome, ultimately leading to a life-saving diagnosis of bilateral pulmonary embolisms. "Without SmartHeart, we might have missed this critical diagnosis. The ability to perform a detailed 12-lead ECG and get quick interpretations has significantly enhanced our patient care," says Dr. Mutch. We're proud to support physicians like Dr. Mutch in delivering prompt and accurate diagnoses that save lives. Curious about how SmartHeart can transform your practice and improve patient outcomes? Schedule a demo today and experience the future of cardiac care. Visit https://lnkd.in/gRV8ArZy to get started. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ #HealthcareInnovation #CardiacCare #PortableECG #HealthcareTechnology #MedicalInnovation #PatientCare #Telemedicine #RemoteMonitoring #HealthTech #PortableECG #SmartHeartPro #HealthcareProviders #HeartHealth #Cardiologists #MedicalDevices #HealthcareSolutions #ECGmonitoring #HospitalSolutions #HealthCareInnovation #SmartHealth #CardiologistApproved #DigitalHealth #RemoteHealthcare #PatientCentricCare #HealthCareTechnology #HeartAttackDetection #HeartCare

Whether you need capacity for patient treatment, endoscope processing, or both, Vanguard Healthcare Solutions provides purpose built or custom solutions. ✅ In our recently launched brochure focused on endoscopy, we explain how we can provide integrated facilities for diagnostics and therapeutics with HEPA-filtered air, medical gas systems, and decontamination equipment. This features how we have supported Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, Wexford General Hospital and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, who have used our facilities for endoscopy procedures. These are prime examples of how we have supported hospitals during refurbishments or capacity expansions, with the ability to process 90-120 scopes daily. 🔗 Read the brochure here: https://lnkd.in/eYguKtXr #Endoscopy #AdditionalCapacity #HealthcareInnovation

https://lnkd.in/gDmnY2sN Dr. Sanah Ladhani highlights a simple measure to improve patient care. While hoping and waiting for institutions to fix, patients can step in.

Weekly Highlights: Now My Feet Are Fully Recovered! - Primary Care Show Debut: I had the fantastic opportunity to attend and exhibit at the Primary Care show for the first time. The experience was incredible, and I'm already looking forward to many more!    - Engaging Conversations: I spoke with numerous GPs, practice managers, and other health professionals. Their insights were invaluable as I pitched the benefits of Remote Clinical Providers and the positive impact we can have on Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and GP surgeries nationwide. - Insightful Discussion with Dr Christian Hornung: It was an absolute pleasure to discuss the impact of energy cost savings. The conversation was eye-opening, thanks to the Energy Cooperative's innovative approaches. - Catching Up with Dr Clare Sieber : It was great to speak with Dr. Clare Sieber from the well-led practice on both days. Her perspectives were enlightening and added great value to my experience. - Exciting Collaboration Prospects: I had a very interesting and in-depth conversation with Mark Smith about a potential collaboration on Long Covid multi-variant antibody immunity testing. Overall, it was a week packed with learning, networking, and exciting new prospects. #PCN #PCNS #ClinicalPharmacist #PrimaryCareshow

🌟 Conversations with clinicians: How Thopaz+ has transformed patient and staff experience 🌟 A recently published report by Medela, in partnership with Wilmington Healthcare, has explored how the introduction of #Thopaz+ at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the UK has revolutionized patient and NHS staff experience. Interviews with healthcare professionals at the Trust have praised the benefits of Thopaz+. Clinicians have particularly highlighted the system’s user-friendly interface, simplifying the tracking of air and fluid output and reducing operational complexities. With proactive problem-solving features and comprehensive support, clinicians report that Thopaz+ not only enhances patient safety but also fosters staff confidence and efficiency. Oxford’s experience has shown that Thopaz+ is an indispensable asset for clinicians, redefining standards of care and operational efficiency across multiple medical departments. “Once processes for using Thopaz+ are in place, it improves speed, dexterity, and workflow”, according to the ‘Real-world experience with Thopaz+’ report. 👉 Learn more about how Thopaz+ is making practice easier for clinicians at a leading UK hospital: http://ms.spr.ly/6048mV9m4 #HealthcareInnovation #Cardiothoracic #DigitalDrainage